Minimum Wage – Sierra Leone

  • Valid on September 2026
  • The amounts are in Sierra Leone Leone (Le).

National Minimum Wage

Minimum wage with effect from 1 April 2026

Le1,200.00

Per month

Definitions

Sierra Leone has a government-mandated minimum wage. No worker in Sierra Leone can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay.
Employers in Sierra Leone who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by the government of Sierra Leone.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Sierra Leone has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Sierra Leone has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Sierra Leone defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Sierra Leone has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates per hour
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • Sierra Leone defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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